accordingly — in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore, as a result
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore, as a result
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
Korean meaning: 그에 따라서, 따라서, 그러므로
Korean pronunciation: 어-코드-잉-리 (강세: 코드)
Example Sentences
- My boss gave me a raise, so I upgraded my lunch from instant noodles to actual food accordingly.
- The test was harder than expected, so students adjusted their study methods accordingly.
- She discovered her cat was actually a food critic, so she started cooking accordingly.
accordingly
ADVERB//əˈkɔːrdɪŋli//
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore, as a result
Adapting behavior to match circumstances
The manager adjusted the schedule accordingly after hearing the news.
They acted accordingly and responsibly, leading the project successfully forward.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English word 'acordinge', derived from Old French 'acorder' meaning 'to agree' or 'to settle', combined with the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb.
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📝Examples
“My boss gave me a raise, so I upgraded my lunch from instant noodles to actual food accordingly.”
“The test was harder than expected, so students adjusted their study methods accordingly.”
“She discovered her cat was actually a food critic, so she started cooking accordingly.”
“The budget was reduced, so we need to scale down the project accordingly.”
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